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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.06, 620.34 and 325.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.06, 620.34 and 325.54 is: 448.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.06 : 620.34 = 325.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.06/620.34 = 325.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.06x = 620.34 × 325.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.06x = 201,945.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,945.48/450.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.71

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